There are no places in Milford that have this beautiful view. This private casual club provides…read moremany member/guest activities throughout the year. It's a social place, that also brings top notch cuisine and service with a smile. This is not a pretentious club, more like a place where friends and family meet.

This is a members club that has a marina, boat slips, a clubhouse and a pool right at the opening…read moreto Milford harbor. The location is gorgeous with a view across the harbor to private homes, another boat marina and out to Long Island Sound. There are no bridges to pass so sail boats are welcome. I am not a boater nor a member however I know several members and have been a guest on numerous occasions. My most recent visit was for cocktails and dinner which were both great. We sat outside along the waterfront and enjoyed the summer weather and sunset. Our party of five sat on the deck for dinner . The menu was diverse and so we all ordered various dishes which were pretty good. The service was excellent. Our group was pleased with our meals and cocktails. I was Happy to be a guest and will return again when invited.

This is one of our favorite places to stay when we're in Connecticut no question about it. The…read morelocation is perfect, so perfect you can ride a bicycle to the beach. I wouldn't say close enough to walk, especially if you are bringing chairs, coolers, food, etc. You are within minutes drive to restaurants, gas stations, grocery stores, etc for all your shopping needs. Beech Tree also has a little shop that have some drinks, trinkets, clothes, decor, etc. that my fiance says is adorable, cute, etc. If you love going to the beach and want to stay at a place owned by some nice people rather than some big corporately owned motel/hotel with no personality or character, check this place out! You won't be disappointed. We haven't, we're planning our 4th trip back here hopefully sooner than later!

Stayed there last week. It was great. The cottages are cute as can be cozy and clean. Had a great…read moretime. Can hardly wait to go again.

Preliminary review! The hotel I checked into (a different one from the Blake) was much smaller and…read moreolder than I expected even though it is well located. I walked over here to the Blake to check things out... and it is so beautiful and modern! The rooms look amazing and spacious, and they have a stylish bar open for dinner. It's not open for breakfast, but Lori (the wonderful employee at the front desk) explained that they offer free coffee and tea and pastries in the morning and that each room also has an espresso machine. Sign me up! They are booked up for tonight, but I made a reservation to switch for the rest of my visit. I'm super excited to move over here and will update later.

Rolled up about midnight after a LONG travel day. Gal at the desk could not have been more helpful…read more She checked me in super fast, relieved me of my car even though I left it in the wrong place and didn't blink when I grabbed both coffee and wine from the cooler next to the desk. She recognized I was a hot mess and took care of everything quickly and effortlessly. My room was modern, clean and very comfortable. What more could a weary traveler want?

Attended a wedding for our friends Edwin and Stephanie here last Friday. The ceremony took place…read moreoutdoors and was promptly followed up with the reception and happy hour which was within short walking distance at the same location. There is a bar area next to the reception area. The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. The balcony was a perfect spot for pictures, overlooking the grounds. The location was spacious enough for accommodating the dance floor and guests comfortably (guest list was approximately 50-60). Dinner service was prompt and overall, everyone had a fantastic night celebrating the newlyweds.

*Full disclosure-I visited (twice) for a potential wedding venue only*…read more We met PJ at the Hartford Bridal Expo and he was awesome! He gave us so much info and wasn't rushing us away to talk to the other hundreds of people that were there. We told him we were looking for the Thursday before Good Friday, so most guests would already have a long weekend AND we could take advantage of the great Thursday off-peak pricing we've been seeing. PJ was so excited to hear this and started explaining all of the details of the fabulous Thursday packages they were offering at Birchwoods! This package included a cake, a photo booth, a DJ, AND A PHOTOGRAPHER, all for a reasonable price per person!!! After hearing this, we looked at pictures and immediately made an appointment to go visit the venue the following weekend. I was so impressed with the venue! The decorations are gorgeous, from the second you open the front door to the hallway to the bridal suite to the room you'd have your reception in, which happened to be set up for a wedding that was happening that evening. We also met Trish during our first visit, and she was also friendly and explaining any and everything we had questions or comments about. She was pointing out all of the decorations that are theirs, which are available for you to use for your big day to save money! PJ had told us at the expo that you can use whatever they have, from centerpieces, to table numbers to card boxes to the Mr. and Mrs. signs for the sweetheart table, all things available to you that you have to provide at many venues. Now, while we ultimately didn't choose this venue because we found another place where we could have our ceremony outside, rain or shine, Birchwoods ABSOLUTELY had my favorite bridal suite! This was the only one I saw with big gorgeous windows, which would've been great for pics while getting ready, as well as for natural light to come in while getting hair and makeup done! There was also a grooms suite in the basement, which most places don't have! So, they definitely had some great features that not many places had, and it's a place you should check out if you're looking for a venue with a lot of great features, and a reasonable price! Omg, I forgot to mention something else I loved! The ladies room! Bizarre, right? But this is the only place I saw that didn't have those tiny little stalls where you practically have to straddle the toilet for the door to swing in so you can close and lock it. I swear, between the ladies room and bridal suite I was a huge fan! Those were two things they had that beat the others, hands down!

Westbrook Inn recently hosted our wedding in September and made our day perfect. Meri and her team…read moreare warm and accommodating and went above and beyond to ensure everything went smoothly. The venue itself is set on a beautiful location and offered the perfect spot for our outdoor nuptials. The officiant, Bobi, was recommended and she was one of the best parts of the event! My husband and I loved her and every single guest raved about how amazing the ceremony was. An overnight stay was provided the night before and the night of our event as part of our booking and the room was adorable. It was cozy and had a charm that offered a great atmosphere for getting ready the day of! Whether you are looking for a venue to host an intimate event or a weekend away, Westbrook Inn will not disappoint!

Seriously. This bed and breakfast is AMAZING. Conveniently located on the Connecticut shoreline,…read morejust off route 95. A gorgeous Victorian Inn, authentically decorated, super clean, pretty patio, fire pit, porch, lovely little nooks to read and relax, and each room has its own beautiful bathroom. Friends and I stayed here for a girls weekend away, and it was the perfect setting to enjoy time together. You will be treated to a delicious, freshly prepared breakfast. And the hosts, Meri and Marcus, make you feel right at home and go the extra mile to make your stay enjoyable. Private beach access 2 short blocks away - and the Inn provides your beach chairs & towels! Gorgeous river access at the back of the property too. Close to so much - The Old Saybrook Inn & Spa, great restaurants, kayak rentals, outlet shopping - PLENTY to do near by. (And I found out 2 of their rooms accommodate well behaved pets, so next time, the puppy will join me!) I can't wait for my next visit and excuse to get back to this hidden gem! It's great for couples, for friends, and for families!

We recently attended an afternoon/evening wedding at Tyde. Our first impression was what a…read morebeautiful modern building, and right on the sound. The ceremony was outside almost on the water. What a view! There was a duet playing beautiful music before and after the ceremony. The bridal party and the bride walked down a staircase to the officiant. What a wonderful location for a wedding. After the ceremony we all went in, first for a cocktail party upstairs both in and outside with the magnificent view of the sound. The waiters were all extremely courteous and professional, and the bartenders made great drinks. There were trays of food being passed around as well as several stations. All was delicious with the exception of the mini lobster rolls. There was no more than a half teaspoon of lobster in each one. After the lovely cocktail hour, we were ushered downstairs to a beautiful dining room with a large dance floor. Again, the service was impeccable. My only criticism of the food is it was a bit sodium forward. Other than that everyone loved their meal. Whatever our hosts paid, they certainly got their money's worth. I would recommend it for your next event.

Don't let the pretty lights fool you at "Tyde at Walnut Beach"! Worst time ever at a…read morewedding/reception!!! Outside ceremony: absolutely freezing, not enough chairs & couldn't hear a single word the officiant spoke. Inside/outside cocktail hour: again freezing & the hors d'oeuvres sent me immediately running for the ladies room with food poisoning! Inside dinner: very, very skimpy portions & cheap cuts! Who serves a 1/4 chicken (leg & thigh) at a wedding??? Worse than any of that... 8 top tables were set for 12! It was hideously uncomfortable! People were elbow to elbow & butt cheek to butt cheek with the person next to them. I could not move out of my seat without sliding my chair straight back, all the way out of the line of seats. When I was able to get out, I took a look at the room & saw plenty of empty areas where more tables could have easily been set up so that everyone was comfortable, not crammed together like sardines. In one of the more empty areas of the room, stood a table with small wedding cake, getting warm under the lighting, open for anyone to sneeze, cough or spread their germs/hair/etc on... for hours!!! (After seeing that, it's no wonder why the hors d'oeuvres sent me straight to the ladies room.) Long waits for the skimpy dishes! 1 hour from seating to salad course. 40 minutes between salad & dinner course. 50 minutes between dinner & tiny piece of warm, melted frosting wedding cake. Most people at our table didn't eat their whole meal & hardly anyone ate the cake. Worst time ever at a wedding/reception!!! (Note: in order to submit a review, you have to give at least 1 star. However, I would give Tyde at Walnut Beach ZERO stars!!!)

Just a little walk down from the Savin rock conference center the exquisite glistening ocean…read morebeckons. The warm breeze off the water provides great opportunities for kayaking or just viewing the blossoming mums. As you walk down the boardwalk, the splendor of nature abounds. In this busy world, a walk along Long Island Sound renews your soul's purpose and the pleasure of being alive!

Great location. Parking is tough when the weather is nice. Parking is public and being on a public…read morebeach makes any event hard to find parking.

The lodging is cozy and comfortable. The food was good and the staff very helpful and kind. I will…read morebe back again for a retreat.

Terrible place to go to a retreat, staff is rude and incompetent. If you want to waste your time…read morefor an overpriced wad of crap come to the guest house. Amenities are terrible, furniture is old and damaged. Its a health hazard the minute you walk in the front door.